Anna from Ardmore, OK

Sports, anything that is outdoors as Oklahoma has great weather most days of the year to enjoy.

Academic Rigor

Perfect! There is a lot of things to do for the classes but it is manageable. Focus and do your best, it will happen.

Tips for prospective students

Be ready to learn and experience the activities offered for an Education student.

In three sentences

SOSU is a great college for someone majoring in Elementary Education. There are so many things that you learn from the instructors, making it important to attend. I would encourage anyone looking for to be a teacher to attend Southeastern!

Emily from Durant, OK

12/08/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

Sherman, TX is only 25 minutes away if you like shopping, cinema, and more places to eat. There are a few places in Durant to entertain yourself: Choctaw Casino, Lake Texoma, a few bars, and a few boutiques.

Food and Dining

There are many restaurants in Durant to choose from.

Dorm Life

I live off campus, but have friends that live on campus. They say that they are fairlynice for being dorm rooms.

Academic Rigor

Apply yourself and you will do well.

Tips for prospective students

As long as you are willing to help yourself your professors will too.

In three sentences

Dedicated professors willing to help at any cost. I love it here. It is a great school!

Lezlie from Ardmore, OK

Someone who likes to build better connections with many people within a specific school. Students who like smaller class sizes and more available professors.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

They like to color the school blue on Fridays for school spirit!

Bang for the buck

Compared to a the previous university I attended, money is definitely being saved.

What to do for fun

Right now fun consists of being with family and friends. You learn through life that you only get one good shot at it. Spending time and having fun with those closest to you is what makes life worth living.

Food and Dining

I can not comment on the dining because I have never used their services.

Dorm Life

I can not comment on the dorm life at this school because I did not stay at these dorms.

Academic Rigor

The tests I have taken are by no means easy but, as long as you study and do not slack off good grades should follow. In my opinion tests are straight forward. Even tricky questions can be figured out if you truly understand the material.

Tips for prospective students

My tips would be to get to know others in your class and get to know your instructors. Also, get to know the support staff. You never know what information they have gained throughout the years. Through the years I have learned asking questions rather in the classroom or through email doesn't matter. Just ask it. You are not helping yourself by staying in the dark.

In three sentences

This school feels like an over sized high school to me. It is easy to stay in touch with professors and in my opinion, encourages student participation due to class size. I enjoy how much easier it is to learn and ask questions when in a smaller size classroom rather than a class with approximately 200 students.

Dustin from Anna, TX

We have a police station right on campus and there are constantly police monitoring the campus and making routine checks one everything.

Clubs and Activities

There are many different clubs and activities to do one campus. If we don't have one that you like then you can start it here on campus, it is very easy.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have the kissing circle here on campus between the Library and the Math building. It was donated by a graduating class from the 80's.

What to do for fun

I like to go play sports in our Student Union. We have all kinds of different sports you can play in it. My most favorite one is the basketball court outside of the dorms.

Food and Dining

The cafe here on campus is definitely one of the best. It is all you can eat and they always have different foods to eat. There is also the grill where you can order just about any type of food you want at any time.

Dorm Life

The dorms are the best thing to live in while you are attending college. It gives you so many chances to meet different people. Meet all of the people who live on your floor and you can have a lot of friends.

Academic Rigor

The teachers are great here and very helpful to people who might be struggling in the class. The classes get harder as you advance in your major but there are many different places on campus to get help or a tutor.

Tips for prospective students

Always attend class it is the best thing to do for you. If there is a reason you will not make it to class let your teacher know. Then figure out what you missed in that class on the day that you missed.

In three sentences

The college is an amazing one; everyone here is so friednly and helpful. There is a different activity or organization for everyone on this campus, one that will truly fit you. I do and would recommend this college to anyone that is looking at colleges.

Aimee from Plano, TX

Campus police is on campus and is just a call or yell away. There are call buttons all over campus that call the police and make a load sound.

Greek Life

There are only two sororities and 3 fraternities and two co-ed fraternities.

Bang for the buck

You get what you pay for. Tuition is very reasonable compared to other 4 year colleges.

What to do for fun

Having a job not only puts money in your account it keeps you from dying of boredom. Sports City is a big thing for college students on Thursday night but lines can get long and $10 for 21 and under. Lake Texoma is a 10 minute drive and is nice to go to during spring and summer- can float, kayak, boating, watch sunrise/sunset. Intermural sports are a great way to get involved with the school and to meet new people

Food and Dining

There is only one cafeteria and it doesn't have the best options for someone who is trying to be healthy. There are no coffee machines on campus. Breakfast stops serving at 9 when it closes t 10.

Dorm Life

Shearer hall is the newer halls, they are pretty nice for a dorm room.

Academic Rigor

Most classes are okay if you do the work and study, if you don't do either than classes are going to be extremely hard and the professor will not be happy and not as willing to help you if you haven't tried.

Tips for prospective students

All classes require work so don't wait last minute to do an assignment. Get a decent meal plan so you don't have to go out to eat all the time. Try to make friends with your roommates and set some rules. Get a job that works with your school schedule.

In three sentences

I am use to big schools so it was a shock to come to such a small school but classes are small and teachers are involved more with the students. People on campus are very friendly and faculty and students are always willing to help. The campus is nice the only downsides are there is only one cafeteria and there is not much to do outside of campus.

Dave from Telephone, TX

10/07/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

We have campus police patrol all the time making sure that we are alright. They also have security buttons throughout the campus that if your in trouble you can hit and the police will be there. Durant is a friendly place to be and low crime rates.

Greek Life

If you want to get involved in Greek Life, there are two main fraternities. There isn't hazing and they do a lot together. You really start to make bonds with your brothers and it keeps you busy having fun. There are two sister sororities to these two fraternities and they also do a lot together and create sister bonds. There are plenty of other fraternities and sororities throughout the campus, you just have to look around and join.

Clubs and Activities

There are a bunch of clubs that you can join. As long as you want to get out there and be a part of something you will be alright. There is a wide variety of groups, so it fits all types of peoples wants.

Great for these types of students

The type of students that it is best fit for are the ones that are serious about getting their education. The also want to have fun, but don't want to around too many people. If you can't afford the expensive colleges than this is the place to be. It's really affordable and just an all around good college.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have a bonfire before homecoming every year which is always fun. A lot of people come around and get together to celebrate homecoming.

Bang for the buck

I was a little overwhelmed at first by the difference from high school. Everyone here at the SOSU are really friendly and willing to help. The classes aren't super hard but you cant treat it like high school. If you get your work done first and then go have a good time with the many thing there are to do on campus, you will be fine. You also get into all the sporting events at the college for free and get to be involved.

What to do for fun

I myself love to play sports so I'm always in the gym playing basketball.There are a lot of intramural sports that go on too. We have pool table, sand volleyball courts and other things that you can do to entertain yourself.

Food and Dining

The food here is really good and when your in the dinning room you start to meet new people. Everyone that works in the dinning room are really nice people. You have a wide variety of choices in food and you can come back and get as much as you want.

Dorm Life

The dorm life is something new to you because you now on your own. Don't be afraid because everyone is in the same boat and you will make plenty of friends. You are pretty much forced to meet new people and make friends.

Academic Rigor

College is a lot harder than high school, but don't be afraid if your struggling, just work harder. Keep on top of your work and you will be alright. Make sure to go see your professor in his office because it shows you dedication to be successful.

Tips for prospective students

Come to SOSU because its really affordable and friendly. Make sure to get involved and have a good time while your in college. Don't be afraid to ask questions and let people know if you need help. Stay on top of your work, this isn't high school.

In three sentences

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is for student that want to focus on their education. SOSU is a small college and makes you feel comfortable. The teachers really care and it makes it easy to adjust to after high school.

Christian from Comfort, TX

10/06/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

in the city of Durant, Oklahoma, there is not a lot to do. during the weekends, a majority of the students and Southeastern will return to their homes due to a large sum of the students live around the city and, or outside of it.

Food and Dining

the food and dinner is quite diverse. there are five stations: a sand-which station, a Mexican food station, a stir-fry station, a salad station, and a southern cooking station. although the food will get old after a month or two, the staff in the kitchen try to mix each week up with adding and removing different foods to see how the students will react to it.

Dorm Life

with the edition of the new residence hall, Sheer Hall, the quality of the dorm life is average college campus. you will have your interactive halls, and then you will have your halls that will seem like just your average apartments.

Academic Rigor

for the size and area of the university, it has quality academics. all the degrees that are included in the curriculum are specifically designed to benefit the city of Durant and the surrounding cities. the most prized degree that students go to Southeastern for is Safety, which involves monitoring all construction projects and etc.

Tips for prospective students

get close with your professors, as that ultimately determine how your intra and post college experience will be. write your name on all the materials that you would think of needing. bring ALOT of quarters, laundry can get expensive.

In three sentences

Overall, this university is a good school specifically for athletes looking to compete at the division two level. this college is a closely knit place that has faculty that looks out for all there students.at this university, be prepared to meet people that you will remain in contact with for the rest of your life.

Current student.

The campus is extremely safe, they have installed nice lighting around the campus and they have also installed emergency call buttons around the campus.

Clubs and Activities

Unfortunately the town of Durant does not have any clubs or nice bars around, you have to venture at the very least ten to fifteen miles away from the town to find a decent bar/cafe.

What to do for fun

The student union is packed with a ton of activities. The pool, basketball gym, among other things. You also get emailed updates about other student activities that may be available for you to join!

Food and Dining

This is one thing about the college that is unfortunately not on par with the academics. The food is horrible. The school is in a contract with a company that sells terrible food and will not allow to have any other food joint around the campus.

Dorm Life

I have not lived in the dorms but I hear they are quite lively at times.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure you get classes that work well with your schedule. Everyone is really easy to work with and very friendly, do not be afraid to explore the campus and talk with anyone you meet.

In three sentences

I rate SOSU, on a scale from one to ten, a nine. The teachers are very personable and very likable, they get to know you and really care about your education. Also the school is reasonably priced.

Amanda from Durant, OK

If you are an accounting or finance major you should join the accounting and finance club.

What to do for fun

I have no free time.

Food and Dining

I have not eaten anything from school yet.

Dorm Life

I don't live in the dorms.

Academic Rigor

The curriculum is tough! Be prepared to spend a lot of time on homework and studying.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure that you apply early enough so that you do not miss any of the deadlines, such as scholarships. Always be prepared for class. Read your material ahead of time and do all of your homework. Make a good study plan. You will have to spend several hours outside of class for each class studying if you want to do well.

In three sentences

This is my first semester here, but so far it has been a good experience. The professors are all well educated in their field of study and most of them are good at teaching the material. Most of the teachers are using a Learnsmart program which I find very helpful in learning the material.

Go to class on time. Meet new people. Introduce your self to all your professors.

In three sentences

It is a nice friendly school with helpful people.There are many resources and ways for you to further your education in the best possible way. Teachers who are there for you and not just for a paycheck.

Dakota from Ardmore, OK

09/30/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

SEOSU has never had any major safety issues. With being a good size school campus police to mandatory searches and patrols. Cameras are placed in almost every corner including parking lots giving students/parents a sense of security.

Greek Life

3 Sororities and 3 Fraternities. Go Greek!

Clubs and Activities

Greek organizations. I am part of the greatest brotherhood of all time Lambda Chi Alpha and the BCM.

Great for these types of students

This is very unexplainable. If you want an affordable college experience with having a large choice of really any degree plan this is a place for anyone.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

SEOSU has been around since the early 1900's which calls for having many traditions old and new. SEOSU is a firm believer in Greek life through may organizations which is a great experience.

Bang for the buck

SEOSU is very affordable, if this wasn't the case I wouldn't be attending here. Classes are very affordable along with degree plans. Mainly anything on campus is pretty reasonable.

What to do for fun

Fraternity life on campus is a great experience. I also take part in all intramural sports with my buddies and fraternity brothers. On campus activities also take place just about every day/night which makes a great experience. Great opportunities for having a great Christian/social life which you can find this by the amount of great Christian people who attend here and by joining the BCM on campus.

Food and Dining

Great dining hall which offers a variety of meals.

Dorm Life

Great dorms which offer a great style of college living. Friendly faculty and resident life student workers which are helpful in any situation you may have.

Academic Rigor

Offering many degree plans that students can choose from without having to transfer to larger graduate schools which makes it easier for students.

Tips for prospective students

Great place that offers many opportunities. Southeastern Oklahoma State has many degree plans from nursing to OSHA. Faculty offers a family like environment helping new and or current students feel comfortable with the college environment.

In three sentences

Great experience offering many opportunities. Great degree plans with helpful services. Awesome people including both students and faculty.

Baleigh from Madill, OK

02/07/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

The campus police drive around constantly making sure everything is okay and safe for the students and teachers. There are alerts sent out when bad weather is in the area or if someone dangerous is lurking around the town. Campus police are willing to help with anything they can, like unlocking your car with the keys inside.

Great for these types of students

SOSU is great for students who want to enjoy the college life but at a lower cost and with the comfort of a small town feel.

What to do for fun

There is block parties that are fun to attend as well as sporting events and christian based events on campus usually all the time. I am a full time student and work full time so I am not able to attend many events but I know there is always something available.

Food and Dining

The few times I have eatin on campus the food has been great. I have never eatin anything that was bad. They have multiple snack options available.

Dorm Life

I did not live in the dorms but I have heard from friends and fellow classmates that the dorms were comfortable to live in.

Academic Rigor

SOSU is just like any other college, the teachers expect you, as a student, to come to class and make the grades but they will not hunt you down to make sure you are in their class. They expect you to keep your grades up and at an acceptable level and have multiple tutoring services to help you do that.

Tips for prospective students

For future students I recommend to tour the campus and each building as much as possible before classes start so that you are comfortable with campus. Get to know your teachers and faculty they will be life savers for even the smallest tragedies.

In three sentences

I love attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University because the campus is small but still has a number of fun activities to keep the students involved. The teachers and advisors are great at what they do and get to know their students to help with school and personal issues. Its a small town school with a big town attitude.

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There is a rec center and outside basketball and sand volleyball pit that generally draws a crowd in for a good time.

Food and Dining

The staff in the cafeteria are more than family. They are always open to new ideas and are always there to better serve and satisfy the students.

Dorm Life

The residence life is always trying to stay invloved with the residents, which make living on campus fun due to the activities that they have setup throughout the semester.

Academic Rigor

The music building has a welcoming anf warming feeling, that when you walk in you feel at home. The staff in the building are helpful and welcoming.

In three sentences

Southeastern is currently under going many changing to improve the campus for more handicap access for students and visitors on campus. The environment is very humble and house warming. When you walk into a building you are generously greeted by professors and welcomed in like family.

John Nash

Undergraduate. They have more undergraduate degrees than you could reasonably ask for with a small campus- but its graduate program is quite lacking.

Bang for the buck

Incredibly affordable, and they even gave me an in state price thanks to my over 3.5 GPA.

What to do for fun

I spent way too much time on the computer my first semester for a campus where there's lots to do. They have a very good gym, plenty of activities, and lots of extracurricular stuff.

Food and Dining

The food is excellent. There is even the famous freshman fifteen at our campus, where incoming freshman gain fifteen pounds their first semester living on campus. I was a junior my first semester and despite having ate like a king, I didn't gain any weight. Perhaps it only works with freshman?

Dorm Life

My alpha male suite mate was quite fond of his girlfriend, and the walls were quite thin. Other than that, no real complaints. There was an issue involving a rude guest that my roommate invited into my dorm, but the RA resolved it quickly.

Academic Rigor

Uneven. My history class literally took up half my load and the other three were rather easy.

Tips for prospective students

Your professors will actually help you outside of class. Don't be afraid to ask.

In three sentences

Usually friendly and warm. Small enough classes for intimate talking with your professors. A good amount of activities for a small campus.

Who are looking for the University setting and experiances, who are not wanting to pay a high price. Looking for asmall welcoming college.

Bang for the buck

You get the University Experiance at a lower cost.

What to do for fun

Sherman Tx, is not far from Durant. You can go to Sherman to eat or to nbowl, to the movies, and shopping. It is as fun as you make it.

Food and Dining

I have only eaten at the cafeteria one since being at college,but the food was great.

Dorm Life

I am a student who commutes from school to my home.

Academic Rigor

Great Professors are at this University. The Professors are well educated and are willing to goto any extream to help a student be all that they can be, and make the best grades taht they can.

Tips for prospective students

Always be eager to learn,and show up to class with a good additude. If you have an assignment, do not get behind on it and do not make excuses for not doing your work, Professors HAVE heard it all.

In three sentences

Southeeastern has great Professors who are eager to teach new and continuing students. It is a school where you feel welcome by other students and professors. If you are having a problem with anything you are sure to know that they will help you.

Matt from Vinita, OK

I have never felt threathen by anything on campus. The police are here to help us and we can count on them to continue to protect and serve.

Clubs and Activities

There are several clubs that appeal to all people. The groups are fun and exciting for the studnets.

Bang for the buck

I feel that I am recieving an education that will be worthy for the work force. I feel that the instructors and counselors are very helpful in assisting one to the road of success.

What to do for fun

There are several groups that are available to join. One of the funnest activities I like to do is attend athletic events. There is also intermurel activities for students to play.

Food and Dining

Food at Southeastern is good. The food court has several choices to choose from. If you do not feel like eating in the caferita than you can take your meal to your room.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is fun and exciting. I have meet several of my friends at the dorm. There are activities planned for the studnet to be participate in.

Academic Rigor

Southeastern State challenges students in course work; but at the same time the teachers want students to succeed. There are groups assigned to help students who may need assistence in course work. I have found out that going to class and communicating with the teacher will help a student to succeed far beyond what he expected.

Tips for prospective students

Southeastern State has several options for a degree. If you can not find the degree of interest, the counselors will assist you in finding what you need. The student body is very supportive and helpful in assisting the incoming freshmen.

In three sentences

Southeastern is a great place for me to obtain my education. I feel that they are active in getting students involved into activities. Southeastern also supports their athletics in all endevours.

Brittainy from Durant, OK

The police are very effective on campus. They have alarms set up all around the campus to push a button that will send a signal to them if we are ever in immediate danger.

Greek Life

I love Greek Life. I gained 30 new best friends who I now call my sisters.

Clubs and Activities

There are so many things to do at this university. It's always something to keep you involved in what's going on on campus!

Great for these types of students

It's great for students that want to learn and also make a lot of new friends on their college journey.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

When there are football games they set up Tailgate Alley. They block off an entire section of the road next to the football field where people can park and sit on their tailgates and watch the games and talk to everybody.

Bang for the buck

Southeastern is definitely worth every penny I spend on tuition. I love the environment and my fellow students.

What to do for fun

There are sororities and fraternities to become involved in. The ball games are a lot of fun as well. Southeastern also puts on many theatre shows that are magnificent to watch.

Food and Dining

The food is always fantastic in the school cafeteria. There is always a large variety.

Dorm Life

I do not live in the dorms so I cannot give them a good or bad rating.

Academic Rigor

Some courses are very tough and require a lot of studying while other classes are simple and only require a small amount of studying.

Tips for prospective students

Apply for financial aid and scholarships early. I would take morning classes because it helps to finish the classes early and then have all day to work and do your homework.

In three sentences

This University is a small close-knit community of students. It has small classrooms which make it an excellent learning experience. All of the professors that I have come into contact with have been very intelligent in their field and cared about educating us and helping when we needed it.

Mel from Dallas

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Food and Dining

I have not yet tasted but I've heard excellent things. The have several meal plans to choose from. The meal plans have a variety of choices.

Dorm Life

The dorms are spacious and very clean. I love how big the closet is and the bed. There is a common room in the middle for everyone.

Academic Rigor

The academics are great. They have a wide variety of majors to choose from. The staff is great.

In three sentences

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's campus exceeds all expectations that I had. Before I attended the campus, I assumed that the school's campus would be small, the staff would be rude as they were at the community college I attended, and the dorms would be older than at other schools. I was very surprised though to find that the staff was very friendly, the dorms were modern day and the school was very spacious. Excited is the emotion that I am feeling right now as I say that I can not wait to attend this fine school.

Kaylyn from Pottsboro, TX

Campus Police is always driving around. We also have emergency buttons all around campus, in the parking lots, in the lawn, by the buildings, just in case of an emergency.

Greek Life

I am a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority and it is a blast. We also have another sorority as well as a few fraternities.

Great for these types of students

If you are looking for a small school where you can get to know everyone and make lots of friends as well as get the academic help you need from teachers, this is a good college for you. The class sizes are usually around 20 people and everyone is so friendly.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Traditions on campus include: The Kissing Circle Block parties

What to do for fun

Get involved in Sororities/Fraternities Join many groups on campus. We have everything you could possibly think of. Play in the gym or workout. Start a game of volleyball in the sand.

Food and Dining

The food is excellent in the caf. It gets a little old sometimes having the same choices over and over but at least its good food!

Dorm Life

I recommend living in the dorms at least the first year of college. You meet many people and it is easier to get involved in many activities. It helped me to become more independent. Its a good bridge from living at home to living on your own.

Academic Rigor

The professors are straight and to the point. The homework assignments are hard and the test are exactly what they say during lectures.

Tips for prospective students

Get involved in many activities because the experience is worth it. Also, get to know all your professors well because you will need them to write you good letters of recommendations in the future!

In three sentences

Great college. It is small so you can get to know all of your professors. Its not too expensive.

Joseph from Ardmore, OK

Haven't heard of much ignorance in the area. The occasional argument you hear but nothing much else.

Greek Life

they have it but im not.

Clubs and Activities

Just keep watch about the news and you will find out most of the things you can do.

Bang for the buck

I do not pay a lot of my account due to the service in the army. They pay most of my account so I end up spending only $1,000 a semester for the privilege of attending this school.

What to do for fun

I stay in my room and pretty much play on the internet.

Food and Dining

Not a lot of communication with the students on summer semester. You pay for a meal plan or have to have one to stay in dorms and when you go to eat one day you find out you have no more money to eat. Be careful what you as for and keep tabs on your account.

Dorm Life

Lots you can do but not really that much interesting depending on your personal feelings.

Academic Rigor

Nice professors that want you to learn and some are tough so you learn more. Decent classroom sizes and plenty of interaction with most of the professors.

Tips for prospective students

Be sure you do more reseach. Average cost per regular semester is about $6,000 if you stay on campus. If you are a veteran be sure you get plenty of information. For instance, the VA does not pay all your money you owe. I ended up paying $1,000 a semester to live in dorm and go to college here.

In three sentences

Communication is pretty poor around the food service industry. Classes are tough, but you will learn plenty from the experienced personell. Classes are decent and office hours are generally adhered to.

sir walter from Newalla, OK

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Campus Safety

It is a small school, so there is not a lot of violence.

Greek Life

They are extremely embracing.

Clubs and Activities

I haven't been apart of any

Great for these types of students

It has an aviation program, unlike most schools

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

I don't know of any. Sadly I haven't been there long enough.

Bang for the buck

It is the cheapest college in the state. It has a top of the line aviation program.

What to do for fun

The town is small but there is always something to do with the school, such as sporting events clubs.

Food and Dining

They serve really good food

Dorm Life

All freshmen have to stay in the dorms.

Academic Rigor

I haven't been in class yet, but a few of my teachers at my high school have and the said that they learned a lot.

Tips for prospective students

Reach out to anyone at the school and they will help you with anything that they can.

In three sentences

the school has been extremely helpful in getting my set for next year. They have been open and honest with what it will take for me to stay in the cores and the cost. this is a excellent school to become more then just some-body's pay check.

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